Solar Power

by Lorde

Overview

As a title, Solar Power nods at Lorde's environmental concerns yet also neatly sums up the vibe of her third album. Leaving the sullen introspection of her teens behind, Lorde now basks in the sun, soaking up the rays and exuding good vibes. This doesn't mean Solar Power is an album riddled with uptempo bops and hooks, however. Lorde keeps things subdued and stoned, stretching out her tunes and burying her vocals underneath approximations of folk and chill-out pop. Every so often, songs threaten to emerge from the haze -- a lyric catches hold, melodies start to gain shape -- then they drift back into the mist where they swirl until they dissipate. Such formlessness feels deliberate; it's as if Lorde is consciously avoiding the path that would lead to a satisfying conclusion because she's more interested in the journey than the destination. Wandering can generate its own rewards provided you're in the mood to get lost. That sentiment applies to Solar Power. If you're riding and vibing with Lorde, this bright shapelessness is superb mood music. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	08/20/2021
Label:	Crush Music / Emi Records / Republic / Universal
UPC:	0602438176489
Rank:	21028

Tracks

1. The Path
2. Solar Power
3. California
4. Stoned at the Nail Salon
5. Fallen Fruit
6. Secrets From a Girl (Who's Seen It All)
7. The Man With the Axe
8. Dominoes
9. Big Star
10. Leader of a New Regime
11. Mood Ring
12. Oceanic Feeling
13. Helen of Troy
14. Hold No Grudge

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lorde   Primary Artist
Robyn   Vocals,Guest Artist
Matt Chamberlain   Drums,Percussion
Jack Antonoff   Bass,Drums,Piano,Keyboards,Mellotron,Wurlitzer,Percussion,Farfisa Organ,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background),Guitar (12 String Acoustic)
James Milne   Vocals (Background)
Malay   Bass,Organ,Piano,Keyboards,Guitar (Acoustic)
Evan Smith   Flute,Keyboards,Saxophone
Cole Kamen-Green   Trumpet
Ella Yelich O'Connor   DX-7
Bobby Hawk   Violin
Phoebe Bridgers   Vocals (Background)
Marlon Williams   Vocals (Background)
Cole Karmen-Green   Trumpet
Claire Cottrill   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Tony Berg   Vocal Producer
Chris Gehringer   Mastering Engineer
Will Quinnell   Assistant Mastering Engineer
Mark "Spike" Stent   Mixing
Matt Chamberlain   Programming
Jack Antonoff   Mixing,Composer,Producer,Programming
Malay   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Jimmy McDonald   Engineer
Evan Smith   Engineer
Mike Williams   String Engineer
Laura Sisk   Mixing
Robin Carlsson   Composer
Ella Yelich O'Connor   Composer
Lorde   Producer
Will Maclellan   Engineer
Brian Cruz   Assistant Engineer
Matt Wolach   Mixing Assistant
Jon Gautier   String Engineer